Constant Wave announced today the release of the latest version of its software for use with Vector Network Analyzers: Spectro™ VNA Pro version 2.3.
This new version includes a number of industry-first capabilities, which are built on Constant Wave’s innovative de-embedding methodology: Time Domain Substitution™ (patent pending).

IDEAL Industries Networks launched the NaviTEK II, the fastest, most cost-effective Ethernet Service and Cable Tester available to frontline technicians. Miles ahead of any other tester in its class, the NaviTEK II is the first such device at this price point. Today's complex networks require a modern LAN and Cable Tester to enable frontline technicians to validate, troubleshoot and resolve challenges that cause slow network performance and downtime.

Yenista Optics releases an ultrafine option for its flat-top optical tunable filters, XTM-50 and XTA-50. This option reduces the minimum bandwidth to a market-leading 32 pm or 4 GHz at 1550 nm. In the development of next generation 100 Gb/s transmission systems, the need for extremely narrow tunable filters has emerged to investigate new modulation formats and their sub-bands.

Avago Technologies announced a high-gain, high-linearity power amplifier for high-data-rate applications found in 700-800 MHz cellular infrastructure equipment. The new MGA-43128 amplifier provides superior signal transmission quality with low power consumption for LTE AP, CPE, and Picocell equipment and can also serve as a base station driver amplifier.

Murata Electronics North America introduced its new wireless power transmission module at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The higher power capability of the LXWS Series enables wireless charging systems for tablet PCs, mobile devices, music players, and other consumer electronics. As these products require increased battery consumption to achieve higher levels of functionality, the challenge arises to ready them with the ability to charge quickly and wirelessly.